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🌿 The Green Rural Economy (GRE) initiative is a consortium-led, digital platform that seeks to transform rural economies by facilitating knowledge & service exchange and acting as a vibrant marketplace for capacity-building ecosystems. ✨What We Do 🤝 At GRE, we're focused on connecting "help seekers" with knowledge holders—innovative solution providers who have the expertise to make a difference. Our platform is designed to: Onboard Knowledge Holders: Actively bring in experts and organisations ready to share their insights and solutions. Catalyse Connections: Use our "Help Request" form to gather data on the types of support needed across various themes in the sustainable rural economy. Click here --> https://bit.ly/3WJ7OIR This helps us link those in need with the right resources and solutions! #Greenruraleconomy #HelpRequest #KnowledgeExchange #ExpertConnect

In the latest issue of The Water Report, our Technical Director for Innovation and convenor of the Water Innovator Alliance, Ian Small, tackles a big challenge in the Water sector, especially for startups and founders - lack of follow-through after successful trials.  Too often, proven solutions that could benefit customers, society, and the environment hit a 'bottomless chasm’ when scaling up. Reflecting on this issue, Ian is quoted: “Too many of our members have experienced the chasm firsthand when working with water companies and the supply chain. Despite successful trials, scaling up solutions can feel impossible.”  The Alliance was formed to drive change, support innovators, and push the industry to adopt solutions that deliver real impact. Through case studies and advocacy, they are challenging the status quo and responding to key proposals like Ofwat’s implementation fund for AMP8.  📰 Dive into ‘Dodging the Valley of Death’ to learn more - https://lnkd.in/ecqxGAwQ . #WaterInnovation #UtilityLeadership #Collaboration 

EnDev’s Learning and Innovation Agenda🌏🚀 What do an energy-efficient fish smoker and crowdfunding schemes for enterprises in the clean cooking sector have in common? They are both products of EnDev’s dedication to continuous learning and innovation. 📈🔍As reaching SDG7 requires a faster pace in reaching results on energy access as well as an increased amount of impact, EnDev particularly encourages new approaches and business models to test their viability in the market and scale them up effectively. Our learning and innovation agenda lies at the core of our work, helping us to increase the impact of the EnDev programme. It acts as a catalyst for promoting learning among various stakeholders and fostering innovative partnerships within the wider SDG 7 community. We foster innovation, share insights, and align our interventions with global objectives to remain at the forefront of addressing energy challenges and driving positive change worldwide. We will be sharing more insights on how our efforts translate into practice – stay tuned! 🌐 Find out more about our learning and innovation agenda on our website: https://lnkd.in/eZAsb6MP #EnDev #SDG7 #Innovation #EnergyAccess

We are delighted to be featured as an inspirational funding model alongside a range of pioneering organisations, businesses, and investors challenging existing models in this Business Unusual report from International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED). The report puts forward recommendations for governments, plus public and private funders, to support those driving transformative changes for more distributive and regenerative forest and food supply chains. #Funding #Business #GreenEconomy

🌍 Imagine a dedicated team of innovators joining forces to tackle the critical issue of clean water access in rural communities 🚿 . Immersing themselves in village life, the team engaged with community members to understand the daily challenges of water scarcity and its impact on health and livelihoods. They got Inspired by their interactions, the team framed the problem statement: ✍ "How might we ensure sustainable access to clean water in remote villages, considering limited resources and infrastructure?" 🧠 They had a Brainstorming sessions sparked creative ideas—rainwater harvesting systems, low-cost filtration devices, and community-driven water cooperatives emerged as potential solutions. Leveraging local resources, the team developed prototypes—a simple water filtration unit using clay pots and sand, and a rainwater 🌧 collection system using recycled materials. Collaborating closely with community members, they tested their prototypes, gathering feedback to refine designs for usability, affordability, and effectiveness. Through iterative design and community collaboration, the team co-created a scalable water access project. This initiative not only leveraged local resources but also 💪 empowered communities to maintain and sustain the solution over time. This inspiring story showcases the transformative power of design thinking in addressing complex challenges with empathy and practical solutions tailored to local contexts. Let's continue harnessing this approach to drive meaningful change and innovation across the continent! 🌍💧 #Day2of20 #ProductManagement #20DaysinPMWithAA #GIT20DayChallenge Africa Agility Foundation #GITbootcamp #GirlsinTech #AfricaAgility #AfricanGirlsinTechBootcamp #GITBootcampCohort7 #DesignThinking #Innovation #ProblemSolving #CommunityEngagement #CommunityEmpowerment #CleanWaterAccess

A great panel discussion on ISSB (proposed Independent Seed Standards Board) at #SeedsCanada2024— Is it the right thing to do? (Short answer: YES) How will it be structured? TBD How will it be governed? TBD According to the panel, the proposed “board” needs to be: ✅ inclusive (all kinds of experts); a home for everyone ✅ a place where people come to the table in good faith ✅ flexible ✅ collaborative ✅ transparent and accountable ✅ open with outreach and comms ✅ a model/framework with feedback loops #seedscanada2024 Seeds Canada

By integrating real-time data and fostering peer-to-peer learning, we help #farmers adopt sustainable practices that enhance productivity and stability in their livelihoods. Learn more about our work at digitalgreen.org 

Here is the answer to your question about what I do these days. #numfocus #oss #opensource